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Senate committee backs bill to extend DWI 'look‑back' from five to ten years

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE · March 3, 2021
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Summary

The Judiciary Committee approved HB 1062 to extend Arkansas' DWI look‑back period from five to ten years, citing cases where prior offenses fell outside the current window; sponsor said the change would align Arkansas with neighboring states.

Senator Hammer presented House Bill 1062 to extend Arkansas' DWI look‑back period from five years to ten years, stating the change would allow courts to account for prior offenses that now fall outside the five‑year…

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